Saturday, January 17, 2015

Stone Cottage Books has released another no-holds-barred
contemporary romance novella entitled “Finding Nicholas.” This multicultural
romance, which takes place in Old San Juan, is unique in that the heroine is
middle-aged -- and she’s flawed.

Brianna Brennan’s disease is alcoholism, and it is affecting
a growing number of middle-aged women across the United States.

Contemporary
Romance Tackling Contemporary Issues

According to Cassandra Black, co-author, and owner
of Stone Cottage Books, “I’m a strong believer in the notion that contemporary
romance stories should tackle contemporary issues, and “Finding Nicholas” does
that. But the novella tackles the sensitive topic in a way that does not
compromise the expected romance formula -- damsel in distress being rescued by
a strong, compassionate, sexy hero.”

The book also offers a subplot that showcases the handsome
hero, Nicholas San Rios, who has a curious past; one that could either alienate
Brianna, or give the pair a chance at a relationship that could lead to happily
ever after. See

According to a recent headline in the New York
Daily News (Binge Drinking Most Likely to
Kill Middle-aged Americans), “Six Americans die from alcohol poisoning
every day, a new CDC study said. Three out of four of those people are between
ages 35 and 64.”

Per Everyday Health, the study also concluded, “The
number of women in their 40′s and 50′s who are drinking too much is climbing …”

There are several factors leading to the rise in
alcohol assumption by middle-aged women. One theory is “women slide from
happiness highs in their early twenties to their lowest point in their 40’s.”

“Finding Nicholas” is the second multicultural
romance book by the Cassandra Black and Gin Adams author pair. Their first
novella, “Lunch Mates: Sex and the Work Week,” a short, steamy contemporary
romance, was recently released on Amazon in Kindle format. See http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S8XRRM0.

About the Publisher of “Finding Nicholas”

Stone Cottage Books
is a boutique e-publishing company. The firm publishes primarily contemporary
romance novels and novellas. In addition
to traditional romance, the book publisher’s growing catalog of mini novels
often depicts middle-aged heroes and heroines.

Lunch Mates is the first "mini" in the Stone Cottage Books new line of short, steamy "Sex and the Work Week" romances.

Who says lunch can’t be a little risqué?

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BOOK EXCERPT:

... The next morning I dressed very carefully. Sexy silk panties and matching black lace bra. Garter belt hose. Tight rayon shift in canary yellow, the one with the plunging neckline, the slit up the side. Five inch fuckme heels. I spent an hour on my hair. And ten minutes deciding on a scent. I fussed until I looked damn good.

My boss was going to be out all morning, otherwise I would have worn something more subtle.

I got looks from the boys in shipping. And the boss’s personal assistant made a wow face and gave a low whistle when I walked past her desk.

“Monica, girl, you look awesome. You lose weight?”

"I wish."

My mind wasn't on my work or anywhere near it, so the morning plodded. I could only handle so much. A few simple redesigns for the new website, form responses to a slew of old, unimportant emails. Stuff I usually did on the weekend or late at night when I only needed half a brain. Right now, that was all I had.

At eleven-forty, I stood up and headed for the door, my purse under my arm. My heart drummed in my ears. My mouth was full of dust. I reminded myself that I needed this, that I needed a lusty afternoon with an attractive stranger. I’d been dry way too long ...

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Hope your day was good! Just logging off. Double-digit hours again. Lots done; still lots to do. Zausted! Now a lil' CNN and bedtime. Uh-oh. Just realized I TOTALLY forgot to water the plants on my balcony today. Sorry babies -- yes; I talk to them. If I go out there now, those little Caribbean "no see-ums" (bugs!) will fly right into my apt. Tomorrow, tomorrow. Pooped. Have a great night, and thank you for stopping by my author blog. Cassandra

About Me

CASSANDRA BLACK, the proud mother of a U.S. Serviceman, specializes in writing mini romance novels and small business books.
Though born and raised in the South (a "country girl" at heart), she enjoys spending as much time as possible writing by the sea.
Visit http://www.amazon.com/Cassandra-Black/e/B005BU7Y44 (cassandrablack.com), bn.com, and http://tinyurl.com/scbbizbooks to find more titles published by Cassandra Black and her publishing company, Stone Cottage Books.